Luminar 4 With AI Sky Replacement Technology Announced, Preorder Now And Save

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Skylum announced Luminar 4 with Sky Replacement technology. Laminar 4 will be released in Fall 2019. If you preorder now you can save.

You can save on two Luminar 4 bundles:

Press release:

Sky’s the limit: Luminar 4 introduces the first automatic Sky Replacement technology

Utilizing the proprietary technology based on machine learning, Luminar 4 will be the first photo editor to have a fully automated Sky Replacement tool to save the artists hours of editing.

BELLEVUE, WA – July 23, 2019 — Today, Skylum announces the upcoming release of Luminar 4, set to ship this fall. Skylum continues to push innovations forward through machine learning tools. In addition to the new AI Sky Replacement tool, Luminar users can expect to see more machine learning present in Luminar 4. With its easy-to-use interface and sensible workflows, Luminar 4 is a great choice for creatives looking to move their photography forward.

“With Luminar 4 we continue to empower everyone who loves photography to make incredible images faster and easier,” said Alex Tsepko, CEO of Skylum. “No one needs a “simply another photo editor” these days. That’s why with every Luminar update we bring photographers something truly meaningful, something that will really level up their creative skills.

In Luminar 2018, Skylum introduced the AI Sky Enhancer filter, helping to add depth and color back into flat or blown-out skies. Earlier this year, Skylum added the Accent AI 2.0 filter to Luminar 3, a powerful content aware filter powered by machine learning to automatically enhance images. Now, with Luminar 4, AI Sky Replacement offers the first automatic tool for replacing skies. Machine learning tools like these are the foundation of the Luminar platform, helping to save photographers hours of manual labor so they can achieve their creative dreams.

Why AI Sky Replacement?
Sky replacement methods have become popular in recent years with landscape photographers, in order for them to truly showcase their creative vision. Up until now, photographers have spent minutes or even hours manually replacing skies, through tools like Smart Selection, Luminosity Masking, Overlaying, Layers, Masking, Smart Brush, Color Range and more. And even with all those tools, it was hard to get a perfect sky.

While development of AI Sky Replacement has been equally challenging, Skylum’s machine learning technology means that photographers can apply a realistic sky to their photograph in mere seconds, freeing up time to be more creative.

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Aurora Aperture Introduces Revolutionary Filter System For Mirrorless Mount Adapters

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Press release:

AURORA APERTURE INTRODUCES A REVOLUTIONARY FILTER SYSTEM: ADAPTER MOUNT FORMAT FILTERS FOR MIRRORLESS MOUNT ADAPTERS

Irvine, California, July 15th, 2019 – Aurora Aperture Inc. today has introduced a revolutionary filter system, the Aurora Aperture Adapter Mount Format (AMF) filter for mirrorless mount adapters. 

The AMF filters drop into mirrorless camera mount adapters such as the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, the Nikon FTZ, the Sigma MC-11 for Sony E, and the Sigma MC-21 for the L mount.

“In 2017 we introduced a rear mount filter system for the Canon EF 11-24mm F4L USM: The Aurora CR format, an industry-first rear mount glass filter,” said Jeff Chen, founder and CEO of Aurora Aperture Inc. “The Aurora Aperture CR format filters solves the problem of needing a huge filter adapter and massive filters for lenses that have protruding front elements. Due to the recent pivot of mirrorless camera development and releases from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony, and others: We’ve invented the Adapter Mount Format for the mirrorless mount adapters which enables mirrorless camera users to use a single set of filters for all their DSLR lenses regardless of the filter thread size.”

One Mount One Filter

Designed in California, the Aurora Aperture AMF drop-in filters offer many advantages over traditional front–mounted lens filters. Since a drop-in filter goes inside a mount adapter, users only need one set of filters per adapter instead of specific thread sizes for each lens. It not only saves users from having to buy multiple sets of filters or large diameter filters – but it also means awkward to use step-up rings are no longer necessary.

The drop-in filters are very compact and lightweight, meaning that they’re easily carried. They cost much less than traditional front mount filters, especially in comparison to large filter thread sizes.

Any DSLR lens that can be mounted on the four supported mirrorless mount adapters can be used with these drop-in filters, whether the lens has a front filter thread or not. This is especially beneficial for ultra wide-angle lenses without a front filter thread which would otherwise require massive filters on a bulky adapter.

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Camera Blind Test – Which Image Do You Prefer, Can You Spot The Camera?

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Mattias Burling posted a short video with a challenge. In his own words:

This is a blind test comparing videos from a couple of different cameras, lenses and filters. List your top three favorites in the comment sections and I will present the results as well as the gear used in part two […]

Are you ready? Then watch the video below:

The results can be seen in the next video (below):

Weird Rumor Suggests Canon EOS 90D Might Be Mirrorless With EF Mount

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Here is the next Canon EOS 90D rumor (all rumors).

As we reported, Canon is set to announce the Canon EOS 90D in August. The EOS 90D is rumored to feature IBIS, and a supposed specification list already surfaced. We also reported that the Canon EOS 90D might replace both the EOS 80D and EOS 7D Mark II. 

Now, the announcement date gets closer and this leads to all sort of misleadings and wishful thinking. The latest specification suggestion has it that the EOS 90D might be mirrorless:

  • Mirrorless APS-C camera body
  • 31.2mp APS-C sensor (previously 32MP)
  • 4K video with no crop (no mention of DPAF)
  • Full coverage of the sensor for AF
  • 10fps
  • Supports live eyeAF in 4k and Full HD Video modes
  • LP-6N battery
  • Supports clean video to HDMI out

The source also mentions the EOS 90D might have the EF mount. We think an APS-C mirrorless camera with EF mount is highly unlikely. So, we recommend you take this rumor with a huge grain of salt. And stay tuned, there is more to come soon.

Here is what we expect Canon to announce in the next months.

Source: Canon Rumors

Canon EOS 90D To Be Announced In August 2019?

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After the rumor suggesting Canon will feature IBIS (In Body Image Stabilisation) on the Canon EOS 90D, now we have a rumor about the announcement date.

The August announcement was already rumored. Some supposed specifications for the EOS 90D have also leaked. The news are that the EOS 90D (all rumors) announcement could go along with the announcement of other new Canon gear. As we reported, the EOS 90D is most likely the replacement for both the EOS 80D and EOS 7D Mark II.

According to the source, in August Canon might also announce the replacement for the EOS M5/M6.

Finally, some new lenses are also possible. Since Canon stated there would be no new EF lenses in 2019, you can speculate they will be either EF-M lenses or the already announced yet not released new RF lenses. These are the “holy f/2.8 trinity”: RF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS and RF 15-35mm f/2.8L IS. Then there is also the RF 85mm f/1.2L DS (DS = Defocus Smoothing“).

Stay tuned.

Source: Canon Rumors

Deal: Canon EOS 80D with EF-S 18-55mm & EF-S 55-250mm IS STM – $630 (refurbished)

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The Canon Store has refurbished Canon EOS 80D kits with the EF-S 18-55mm and EF-S 55-250mm IS STM lenses on sale at $629.99. That’s a killer deal!

The refurbished gear listings at the Canon Store is where to look for the best deals: